Day 1
More to come for... (P1)
Choose the best answer:
1. How did Jepsen start her singing career?
A. She lip-synched popular songs by famous singers.
B. She won the first prize in a singing competition.
C. Her video on YouTube got a lot of attention.
D. She was persuaded by her teacher to try out for a talent show.
2. Which of the following is NOT a reason for Jepsen’s popularity?
A. Her young heart. B. Her appearance.
C. Her optimism. D. Her love songs.
3. Which of the following might Katherine St Asaph agree with?
A. You have to try lots of different things to find what you are good at.
B. It is easy for a songwriter to be limited by his or her own style.
C. Jepsen has a long way to go if she wants to stay successful.
D. Jepsen and PSY have a very similar musical style.

Day 2
An adventure at sea (P4)
阅读短文并根据文章内容填空，每空一词。
 

Day 3
Math pain in your... (P5)
Choose the best answer:
1. What have scientists recently discovered about how people react to math?
A. Most people find it tough to solve math problems.
B. The fear of math can cause physical pain.
C. They have found out just how much people fear math.
D. They have found out what makes people fear math.
2. Which of the following shows the correct order of how the scientists did the experiment?
a. Brains were scanned to see participants’ reactions.
b. Participants were divided into two groups according to the result.
c. Participants were asked questions about how they felt about math.
d. Both groups were given math tasks or word tasks.
A. a-d-b-c B. c-b-d-a
C. c-a-b-d D. b-a-d-c
3. The underlined word “anticipation” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. expectation B. understanding
C. experience D. participation
4. Which of the following statements about the experiment is TRUE?
A. When people are anxious, more parts of their brains are activated.
B. Both groups responded the same in the experiment’s word tasks.
C. People might get better results in math exams if they are less anxious about it.
D. When participants saw a yellow circle, the pain they felt was similar to getting their hands burned.

Day 4
Can you lend a hand? (P6)
Choose the best answer:
1. How did the author like the can man at first?
A. He found the man very kind hearted.
B. He didn’t like making friends with the man.
C. He thought it would be better to stay away from the man.
D. He thought the man was strange because he was always collecting cans.
2. What does the underlined phrase “blurted out” probably mean?
A. spoke out without thinking
B. screamed because of fear
C. complained angrily
D. shouted cheerfully
3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the article?
A. The can man was actually an engineer.
B. The author made friends with the can man on a cold day.
C. The boss was angry seeing the man always picking up cans.
D. The author admired the can man when he knew the truth.
4. What does the author intend to tell us with the story?
A. Never judge a person by his appearance.
B. Helping your neighbor is helping yourself.
C. It’s good to observe, but even better to ask.
D. Never look down on a small kindness.

Day 5
阅读短文，并从后面所给的选项中选出最佳选项。
There once was a little boy who wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he __1__ his suitcase with cakes and a six-pack of soda, and he started his __2__.
When he had gone a few blocks from home, he met an old man. He was __3__ in the park near the water, just staring at some birds. The boy sat down next to him and opened his __4__. He was about to take a drink from his soda, when he noticed that the old man looked __5__ , so he offered him a cake.
The old man gratefully __6__ it and smiled at him. His __7__ looked so happy that the boy wanted to see it __8__, so he offered him a soda. Once again, the old man smiled at him. The boy was __9__! They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they __10__ said a word.
As it grew __11__, the boy realized how tired he was, and he got up to leave, but before he had gone more than a few steps, he __12__, ran back to the old man, and gave him a hug. The old man gave him his biggest smile ever.
When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later, his mother was __13__ by the look of joy on his face. She asked her son: “What did you do today that made you so happy?”
The child replied: “I had __14__ with God.” Before his mother could respond, he added: “You know what? He’s got the __15__smile I’ve ever seen!”
16 , the old man, also radiant (容光焕发的) with__17__, returned to his home. His son was astonished by the look of 18 on his face and asked: “Dad, what did you do today that made you so happy?” He replied: “I __19__ cakes in the park with God.” Before his son responded, he added: “You know, he’s much __20__ than I expected.”
1. A. prepared B. carried C. arranged D. packed
2. A. work B. project C. journey D. search
3. A. sitting B. standing
C. playing D. exercising
4. A. box B. suitcase C. beer D. backpack
5. A. worried B. busy
C. hungry D. unhealthy
6. A. accepted B. refused C. realized D. recognized
7. A. face B. smile C. expression D. performance
8. A. clearly B. carefully
C. once D. again
9. A. surprised B. peaceful C. delighted D. confused
10. A. never B. sometimes C. often D. repeatedly
11. A. clear B. quiet C. dark D. familiar
12. A. turned around B. looked around C. turned up D. walked up
13. A. upset B. satisfied C. impressed D. surprised
14. A. a talk B. a walk C. lunch D. fun
15. A. strangest B. funniest C. most ridiculous D. most beautiful
16. A. Instead B. Meanwhile
C. However D. Therefore
17. A. joy B. anger C. anxiety D. courage
18. A. victory B. regret C. peace D. seriousness
19. A. cooked B. ate C. spared D. presented
20. A. wiser B. taller C. kinder D. younger

（答案见下期）
上期参考答案
D1 CCAD
D2 1. The unwritten rules of the London Underground.
2. They are more important than the written ones.
3. They press themselves to the door at station stops to make the carriage look full.
4. You will be envied and get too much unwanted attention.
5. 有些人会露出微笑，并意识到不友好的地铁氛围很可笑。
D3 ACDB D4 ADBD D5 DBA